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pH/Temperature/mV/ISE Meters
Operating Instructions
Table of Contents
Safety ...................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Overview ............................................................................................ 3
1.1 Model Functionality ..................................................................... 3
1.2 Display ........................................................................................ 4
1.3 Connectors .................................................................................. 9
1.4 Standard Functions and Keys ................................................... 10
2.0 Setup ............................................................................................... 13
3.0 pH Mode .......................................................................................... 17
3.1 pH Standard Buffers ................................................................. 17
3.1.1 pH Replacement Buffers ................................................. 17
3.1.2 pH Calibration (Standard Buffers) ................................... 18
3.1.3 pH Calibration Review (Standard Buffers) ....................... 20
3.1.4 pH Measurement (Standard Buffers) ............................... 21
3.2 pH Custom Buffers .................................................................... 22
3.2.1 Setting up pH Custom Buffers ......................................... 22
3.2.2 pH Calibration (Custom Buffers) ...................................... 24
3.2.3 pH Calibration Review (Custom Buffers) ......................... 26
3.2.4 pH Measurement (Custom Buffers) ................................. 26
4.0 mV and Relative mV Mode .............................................................. 28
4.1 mV and Relative mV Measurement .......................................... 28
4.2 mV Calibration .......................................................................... 28
5.0 Concentration Mode for Ion-Selective Electrodes (ISE) .................. 30
5.1 Setting up Standard Concentrations ......................................... 30
5.2 Concentration Calibration ......................................................... 31
5.3 Concentration Calibration Review ............................................. 34
5.4 Concentration Measurement ..................................................... 35
6.0 Storage and Recall .......................................................................... 36
6.1 Data Storage ............................................................................. 36
6.2 Data Recall ............................................................................... 37
6.3 Data Output ............................................................................... 38
6.4 RS-232 Port .............................................................................. 40
Appendix A AC and Battery Power ................................................. 41
Appendix B Troubleshooting ........................................................... 43
Appendix C Specifications .............................................................. 46
Appendix D Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................... 48
Appendix E Electrodes and Supplies .............................................. 50
Appendix F ISE Electrodes and Supplies ....................................... 52
List of Figures
Mode Status ............................................................................................ 5
Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 5
Numeric Display ...................................................................................... 6
Input and Selection .................................................................................. 6
Status and Help Icons ............................................................................. 7
Device Interface ports .............................................................................. 9
Keypads ................................................................................................. 10
Setup Screen ......................................................................................... 13
View Standards ..................................................................................... 14
Date/Time .............................................................................................. 15
pH Replacement Buffers ....................................................................... 18
pH Calibration ........................................................................................ 19
Three-point calibration ........................................................................... 20
pH Calibration Review ........................................................................... 21
pH Measurement (Standard Buffers) ..................................................... 22
Setting up pH Custom Buffers ............................................................... 23
pH Calibration (Custom Buffers) ............................................................ 24
pH Calibration (Custom Buffers) ............................................................ 25
pH Calibration Review (Custom Buffers) ............................................... 26
pH Measurement (Custom Buffers) ....................................................... 27
mV and Relative mV Measurement ....................................................... 28
Relative mV Calibration ......................................................................... 29
Setting up Standard Concentrations ...................................................... 30
Concentration Calibration ...................................................................... 32
Concentration calibration ....................................................................... 33
Concentration Calibration Review ......................................................... 34
Concentration Measurement ................................................................. 35
Data Storage ......................................................................................... 36
Data Recall ............................................................................................ 37
Data Output ........................................................................................... 39
Test for open circuit in instruments pH/ISE BNC connector. ................. 43
Test for open circuit in detached cable. ................................................. 44
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List of Tables
Major Functions ....................................................................................... 4
Icon Descriptions ..................................................................................... 7
Feature Chart (Setup Mode) .................................................................. 13
Replacement Buffers ............................................................................. 17
Number of Calibration Points ................................................................. 19
Output Header Information .................................................................... 38
Error Codes ........................................................................................... 45
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List of Figures
Mode Status ............................................................................................ 5
Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 5
Numeric Display ...................................................................................... 6
Input and Selection .................................................................................. 6
Status and Help Icons ............................................................................. 7
Device Interface ports .............................................................................. 9
Keypads ................................................................................................. 10
Setup Screen ......................................................................................... 13
View Standards ..................................................................................... 14
Date/Time .............................................................................................. 15
pH Replacement Buffers ....................................................................... 18
pH Calibration ........................................................................................ 19
Three-point calibration ........................................................................... 20
pH Calibration Review ........................................................................... 21
pH Measurement (Standard Buffers) ..................................................... 22
Setting up pH Custom Buffers ............................................................... 23
pH Calibration (Custom Buffers) ............................................................ 24
pH Calibration (Custom Buffers) ............................................................ 25
pH Calibration Review (Custom Buffers) ............................................... 26
pH Measurement (Custom Buffers) ....................................................... 27
mV and Relative mV Measurement ....................................................... 28
Relative mV Calibration ......................................................................... 29
Setting up Standard Concentrations ...................................................... 30
Concentration Calibration ...................................................................... 32
Concentration calibration ....................................................................... 33
Concentration Calibration Review ......................................................... 34
Concentration Measurement ................................................................. 35
Data Storage ......................................................................................... 36
Data Recall ............................................................................................ 37
Data Output ........................................................................................... 39
Test for open circuit in instruments pH/ISE BNC connector. ................. 43
Test for open circuit in detached cable. ................................................. 44
List of Tables
Major Functions ....................................................................................... 4
Icon Descriptions ..................................................................................... 7
Feature Chart (Setup Mode) .................................................................. 13
Replacement Buffers ............................................................................. 17
Number of Calibration Points ................................................................. 19
Output Header Information .................................................................... 38
Error Codes ........................................................................................... 45
Safety
SAFETY NOTICE
The international safety symbol displayed above appears on this product
and is a reminder to the user that all safety instructions should be read
and understood prior to installation, operation, maintenance or repairs are
attempted on this meter.
If the meter is used in a manner other than as described, the safety and
performance of the meter can be impaired. Refer to the Ordering
Information section regarding use of an AC Adapter. No AC Adapters,
other than those specifically included, have been approved for use.
WARRANTY
Your Φ™ (pHI™) Series Meter is warranted to be free of manufacturing
defects for three (3) years from the date of purchase. This does not
include any defects that are the result of abuse or misuse of the meter.
Beckman Instruments, Inc., will, at Beckman’s option, repair or replace
your meter with a comparable unit. This is a limited warranty. You may
have additional rights under your state laws. Batteries are not included in
this warranty.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerque n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de classe A,
prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des communications du Canada.
Cleaning Instructions
The pH Meter may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. No solvents should
be used and no other cleaning methods are recommended.
1.2 Display
The display is a custom glass liquid crystal display. To verify the proper
function of all display elements, simply keep the key pressed for more
than 0.5 seconds when turning on the meter. In this case, all elements are
displayed. Press any key to return to normal operation.
The various sections of the display are described in this chapter. Example
displays and additional information are provided in following chapters.
Mode Status
The currently selected mode is displayed on the top of the display. The
modes are: SETUP, READ, CALIBRATION, STORE, RECALL, and
SEND.
Figure 1 Mode Status
900600.AI
Setup Menu
Setup is used to customize the system, set the date and time, and to input
values, e.g. for custom buffers and concentration calibration. Refer to
“Setup” on page 13 for more details.
Figure 2 Setup Menu
900599.AI
Numeric Display
The large numeric display shows measurement results (pH, mV, relative
mV, concentration) and error messages. It is also used to set and review
the date/time as well as the calibration alert time.
The temperature display and the numeric display for % Slope and Eo
(Offset) consist of smaller numeric elements, located below the large
numeric display.
Figure 3 Numeric Display
900601.AI
900603.AI
Auto
CALIBRATED
ATC LOW
L
O
S
T 12 NUM CLEAR
OK NO ATC C O 34 EXIT ENTER
900597.AI
Re-Calibration Alert.
L
O Select Memory Locations Feature activated.
C
S
T Reading available for Storage.
O
1.3 Connectors
The meter has a BNC connector for a pH/ISE electrode, a pin connector
for a reference electrode, a phone plug connector for an ATC probe, an
input jack for the AC Adapter, and an RS-232 port (models Φ360 and 390
only).
Figure 6 Device Interface ports
5 4 3 2 1
.1 .1
CLEAR .01 CLEAR .01
SETUP ENTER
pH
CAL AUTO pH CAL AUTO mV
mV
1 2 3 4 1 2 CONC3 4
.1 8 .1 8
CLEAR .01 STORE CLEAR .01 STORE
5 .001 6 7 5 .001 6 7
RECALL RECALL
SETUP ENTER SETUP ENTER
9 0 SEND. NUM 9 0 SEND. NUM
On/Off
Press this key to turn the meter on and off. When the
0
meter is turned off, the standardization data, stored
results, and timer values remain intact.
READ/CE
READ The READ key initiates a reading. When the Auto-Eye is
CE turned off, the reading is continuous and there is no need
to press the key. The alternate CE key clears the current
input and enables a memory storage location to be input.
CAL Calibration
Press this key to enter and exit the Calibration mode. The
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system must be calibrated before one can obtain reliable
results. The Calibration mode is described in detail in “pH
Mode” on page 17, “mV and Relative mV Mode” on page
28 and “Concentration Mode for Ion-Selective Electrodes
(ISE)” on page 30.
Auto-Read
AUTO
2 Press this key to turn Auto-Read™ on or off (default is on).
Be aware that Auto-Read is automatically turned on when
entering the Calibration mode and then reset to its initial
setting upon exiting the Calibration mode. The Auto-Eye
symbol on the display indicates when the Auto-Read
feature is active.
CLEAR
CLEAR Press this key to delete calibrations and data in memory.
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Before calibration and stored sample data are actually
removed, the “CIr” message appears in the large numeric
display and the user must press the CLEAR key again
before any data is removed. The function of the key is
described in more detail in the following sections.
Setup
SETUP Press this key to enter and exit the Setup Mode. Refer to
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“Setup” on page 13 for a detailed description of the various
setup functions.
Exit
EXIT Press this key to exit a mode or function. It always returns
the user to the previous level. The functions of the key are
described in detail in the following sections.
Arrows
Press one of the arrow keys to move the cursor or blinking
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indicator to the left and right or up and down. The arrow
keys are used for the Setup menu, the selection of
8 replacement buffers and the input and review of custom
buffers and concentrations, and the review of stored
sample data.
Enter/NUM
ENTER This key is used to toggle between settings, to enter a
NUM
Setup menu item, and to confirm an entered value. Also, it
turns the keypad into a numeric keypad at certain points
within the program. The functions of the key are described
in detail in “Data Recall” on page 37.
Store
STORE Press this key to store a result. Refer to “Storage and
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Recall” on page 36 for details.
Recall/Send
RECALL
SEND. Press this key to recall data from memory and to send it
through the RS-232 port to a computer or a printer. The
key is also used to review calibration data. Refer to
“Storage and Recall” on page 36 and the various
measurement modes for details.
°C or °F n/a √ √ √
Audio n/a √ √ √
View Standards n/a √ √ √
Replacement Buffers n/a √ √ √
Date/Time n/a n/a √ √
Memory Locations n/a n/a √ √
Set Custom Buffers n/a n/a n/a √
Set Concentration n/a n/a n/a √
To enter the Setup mode, press the SETUP key. The setup menu contains
those items that are available for your particular model. Press the Arrow
key to move the cursor to the appropriate menu item and press ENTER in
order to toggle the status or to enter the function.
Figure 8 Setup Screen
900604.AI
°C/°F
This selection is used to toggle between °C and °F temperature displays.
Audio
Turns the audio feature on and off. With the audio feature enabled, the
user receives audio feedback when a) pressing a key, b) when the meter
locks onto a reading, and c) when the set time for the calibration alert has
been exceeded.
View Standards
Turns the continuous display of pH standards on and off. This function is
valid in the pH mode when working with standard and/or replacement
buffers. It has no effect in other modes or when Custom Buffers is
enabled.
Figure 9 View Standards
900605.eps
Replacement Buffers
This function is used to replace standard buffers with alternate buffers.
Refer to “pH Replacement Buffers” on page 17 for details on this function.
Date/Time
This function is used to set the current date and time as well as the time
for the calibration alert of the pH and Concentration mode.
Figure 10 Date/Time
900606.eps
Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the Date/Time items (Day, Month,
Year, Hours, and Minutes) and the Calibration Alert Time (Elapsed Time)
setting.
To edit a Date/Time item or the Calibration Alert Time, select the
appropriate item and press the NUM key. This turns the keypad into a
numeric keypad (the alternate descriptions on the keys apply in this
case). The Numeric Keypad icon appears at the bottom of the display and
Input is shown together with the current value. Enter the desired value
and press the ENTER key to complete the entry and to return to the
regular keypad mode. Pressing the EXIT key instead of the ENTER key
will ignore the current input. An invalid entry will create an error message.
In this case, use the described procedure and enter the correct value.
To return to the Setup menu, press the EXIT key. The Date/Time item
stops flashing and another item may be selected.
Note
The clock utilizes a 24-hour format. The month is entered
as a value from 1 to 12 but is later output as three-digit
text (JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP,
OCT, NOV, DEC). Make sure the year is entered in four
digits (e.g., 1999).
Memory Locations
Turns the manual selection of memory locations on and off. By default,
the function is turned off. If the manual selection of memory locations is
turned off, results are stored sequentially. The LOC icon at the bottom of
the display indicates if the function has been activated. See also “Data
Storage” on page 36.
Custom Buffers
Turns the Custom Buffer mode within the pH mode on and off. The item
CUSTOM appears in the lower left part of the display, indicating that the
Custom Buffer mode has been turned on. See also “pH Custom Buffers”
on page 22.
Set Concentration
This function is used to enter up to five concentrations. Concentration
values must be defined before a calibration can be performed. Refer to
“Concentration Mode for Ion-Selective Electrodes (ISE)” on page 30 for
details.
To replace a buffer, press the SETUP key and move the cursor, using the
Arrow keys, to Repl Buffer and press ENTER. The Repl Buffer item starts
flashing, indicating standard buffers can be replaced. The defined buffers
are displayed with the first buffer underlined. The underlined buffer
represents the selected buffer. Use the Arrow keys to select another
buffer.
To replace the pH 10.01 buffer with 9.18 or the pH 12.45 buffer with 11.88,
press the ENTER key. To replace the pH 7.00 buffer, first press the
ENTER key. Then use the Arrow keys to select either pH 6.86 or 7.41 and
press ENTER again to complete the action.
Figure 11 pH Replacement
Buffers
900607.eps
To reset a single buffer, select the replacement buffer and press the
ENTER key. To reset all buffers, press the CLEAR key.
To return to the Setup menu, press EXIT. The Repl Buffer item stops
flashing. Exit the Setup menu and return to the Read mode by pressing
the SETUP or EXIT key.
otherwise dashes are displayed in the large numeric display and the
[CALIBRATED] icon is not displayed.
Figure 12 pH Calibration
900608.eps
Immerse the electrode into the standard buffer and press the READ key.
During the actual measurement of the standard, pH results are displayed
continuously and the Auto-Eye flashes. Wait until the Auto-Eye stops
flashing, indicating that the meter has locked onto a stable reading. After
the meter has locked on, the pH value is displayed in the large numeric
display. The buffer value, at 25°C, also appears in the lower left part of the
display. Eo is displayed with the first standard and the % Slope is
900609.eps
Continue with the next standard buffer or exit the mode if calibration is
complete.
Press the CAL or EXIT to complete the calibration and to exit the
calibration mode. When exiting the Calibration mode, all values are stored
in memory and the calibration alert timer for this mode starts.
Note
When the meter detects an additional standard buffer
that would lead to a calibration point exceeding the
maximum number of points, an error message will be
displayed.
900610.eps
900611.eps
Immerse the probe into the sample and press the READ key. During the
measurement, calculated pH values are displayed continuously and the
Auto-Eye flashes, if Auto-Read has been turned on. Wait until the result
has stabilized or the Auto-Eye stops flashing. This may take 30-60
seconds or longer, depending on the sample.
Notice that the STO icon is shown next to the memory status bar, when
Auto-Read is turned on, indicating that the result can be saved by
pressing the STORE key (for models with RS-232 interface only).
Continue with the next sample.
custom buffers can be reviewed and entered. In the lower right corner of
the display, Buffer and the custom buffer indicators are displayed ( 1 2 3 4 5).
The underlined number indicates the currently selected custom buffer.
Below the indicator, the corresponding custom buffer value is displayed.
Use the Arrow keys to review previously entered custom buffers.
Figure 16 Setting up pH
Custom Buffers
900612.eps
To clear a custom buffer, simply select it and press the CLEAR key.
If no buffer value has been entered, a 0 is displayed. Use the Arrow keys
to move the underline to the standard you want to enter or edit and press
the NUM key to turn the keypad into a numeric keypad (the alternate
descriptions on the keys apply in this case). The numeric keypad icon
appears at the bottom of the display and Input is shown below the
standard indicators. Enter the custom buffer value and press the ENTER
key to store the value in memory or press EXIT to retain the previous
value. In both cases, the meter returns to the regular keypad mode and
you may move the underline to the next standard in order to enter or edit
another custom buffer.
Note
The lowest custom buffer value that can be entered is 0;
the highest value is 16.00 or 19.99, depending on the
model.
To return to the Setup menu, press the EXIT key. The Set Cust Buffer item
stops flashing and another item may be selected. To exit the Setup menu
and return to the Read mode, press the SETUP or EXIT key.
900613.eps
corresponding buffer value is displayed. Use the Arrow keys to select the
appropriate custom buffer.
Figure 18 pH Calibration
(Custom Buffers)
900614.eps
Immerse the electrode into the appropriate buffer and press the READ
key. During the actual measurement of the custom buffer, pH results are
displayed continuously and the Auto-Eye flashes. Wait until the Auto-Eye
stops flashing, indicating that the meter has locked onto a stable reading.
This may take 30-60 seconds or longer, depending on the sample. After
the meter has locked on, the custom buffer value is displayed in the large
numeric display. An underlined custom buffer indicator means that a
calibration reading for this particular buffer has already been taken. You
may re-read a selected custom buffer by pressing the READ key again.
Continue with the next custom buffer or exit the mode if calibration is
complete.
Press the CAL or EXIT key to complete the calibration and exit the
Calibration mode. When exiting the Calibration mode, all values are
stored in memory and the calibration alert timer for this mode starts.
Note
The slope is defined as the change in potential when the
pH reading changes by one decade. The % Slope is
defined as the ratio of the measured slope and the
theoretical Nernst slope (for example, 59.16 mV per
decade of pH change at 25°C). If the % Slope value is
not between 90 and 110, the electrode failure icon
will flash.
900615.eps
900616.eps
Immerse the probe into the sample and press the READ key. During the
measurement, calculated pH values are displayed continuously and the
Auto-Eye flashes, if Auto-Read has been turned on. Wait until the result
has stabilized or the Auto-Eye stops flashing. This may take 30-60
seconds or longer, depending on the sample.
Notice that the STO icon is shown next to the memory status bar, when
Auto-Read is turned on, indicating that the result can be stored by
pressing the STORE key (for models with RS-232 interface only).
Continue with the next sample.
900617.eps
Immerse the probe into the sample and press the READ key. During the
measurement, mV or Relative mV values are displayed continuously and
the Auto-Eye flashes, if Auto-Read has been turned on. Wait until the
result has stabilized or the Auto-Eye stops flashing. This may take 30-60
seconds or longer, depending on the sample.
Notice that the STO icon is shown next to the memory status bar, when
Auto-Read is turned on, indicating that the result can be stored by
pressing the STORE key (for models with RS-232 interface only).
Continue with the next sample.
4.2 mV Calibration
Press the CAL key to enter the calibration mode. Auto-Read will
automatically be turned on. If the mV icon and the [CALIBRATED] box are
900618.eps
Immerse the electrode into the sample and press the READ key. During
the actual measurement of the sample, mV results are displayed
continuously and the Auto-Eye flashes. Wait until the Auto-Eye stops
flashing, indicating that the meter has locked onto a stable reading. After
the meter has locked on, the mV calibration value is displayed in the large
numeric display.
Press the CAL or EXIT key to complete the calibration and to exit the
Calibration mode. When exiting the Calibration mode, the mV calibration
value is stored in memory and the mV icon changes to mV rel.
900620.eps
To clear a custom buffer, simply select it and press the CLEAR key.
If no concentration value has been entered, a 0 is displayed. Use the
Arrow keys to move the underline to the standard you want to enter or edit
and press the NUM key to turn the keypad into a numeric keypad (the
alternate descriptions on the keys apply in this case). The numeric
keypad icon appears at the bottom of the display and Input is shown below
the standard indicators. Enter the concentration value and press the
ENTER key to store the value in memory or press EXIT to retain the
previous value. In both cases, the meter returns to the regular keypad
mode and you may move the underline to the next concentration indicator
in order to enter or edit another concentration.
Note
The lowest standard concentration that can be entered is
0.1; the highest value is 99999. It is required to enter the
values in sequence, from low to high. A minimum of two
standard concentrations or calibration points is required.
To return to the Setup menu, press the EXIT key. The Set Conc item stops
flashing and another item may be selected. To exit the Setup menu and
return to the READ mode, press the SETUP or EXIT key.
900621.eps
900622.eps
Immerse the electrode into the appropriate sample and press the READ
key. During the actual measurement of the sample, concentration values
are displayed continuously and the Auto-Eye flashes. Wait until the
Auto-Eye stops flashing, indicating that the meter has locked onto a stable
reading. This may take 30-60 seconds or longer, depending on the
sample. After the meter has locked on, the calibrated concentration is
displayed in the large numeric display. An underlined concentration
indicator means that a calibration reading for this particular concentration
has already been taken. You may re-read the standard concentration by
pressing the READ key again.
Continue with the next concentration. Remember, at least two calibration
points are required.
Press the CAL or EXIT key to complete the calibration and to exit
Calibration mode. When exiting the Calibration mode, all values are
stored in memory and the calibration alert timer for this mode starts.
Note
The slope is defined as the change in potential when the
concentration changes by a factor of 10. The % Slope is
defined as the ratio of the measured slope and the
theoretical Nernst slope for a monovalent ion (for
example, 59.16 mV per decade change at 25°C).
ATTENTION
The % Slope value for monovalent ion calibration should
be between 90 to 100. The % Slope value for divalent ion
calibration should be between 45 to 50. The % slope
value out of this range may indicate electrode
contamination. However, many other factors will
contribute to a bad slope. Please refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Ion-Selective Electrode
(ISE) for guidance.
900623.eps
900624.eps
Immerse the probe into the sample and press the READ key. During the
measurement, concentrations are displayed continuously and the
Auto-Eye flashes, if Auto-Read has been turned on. Wait until the result
has stabilized or the Auto-Eye stops flashing. This may take 30-60
seconds or longer, depending on the sample. After the meter has locked
on, the concentration result is shown in the large numeric display.
Continue with the next sample.
Note
Concentration results are displayed with two more digits
behind the decimal point than the lowest standard
concentration. If the result does not fit into the numeric
display, a floating point is applied.
900625.eps
If the Mem Locations feature is not selected, press the STORE key to
save the sample data sequentially. If the Mem Locations feature is
selected, press the STORE key to show the next available memory
location in the lower right part of the display. Press the ENTER key to
save the sample data in that location, or press the CE key to activate the
numeric keypad and to save data in a user-specified memory location.
Next, input the memory location desired and press the ENTER key. If the
specified location is already being used, the input will be reset to 0. In this
case, input another memory location and press ENTER. The STO icon
turns off after the data is stored.
The Memory Status Bar informs the user about the current memory
status. Each bar represents a 20% usage of the storage memory. When
all 100 sample locations are filled, pressing the STORE key will generate
an ERROR message.
900626.eps
The system searches for the highest memory location that is used and
displays the location in the lower right part of the display. The location is
called Sample. The data stored in that location is shown on the display.
Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the filled memory locations. Empty
locations are skipped.
To send the result records through the RS-232 interface, press the
Recall/Send key again. The system goes into the Send mode and
transmits the data stream (see 6.3. Data Output for more information).
After the stored data have been printed or saved as a file on a computer,
the sample records may be deleted to free up memory. To do so, press
the CLEAR key. The message appears in the large numeric display,
warning the user that data will be cleared. To confirm the removal of the
sample records, press CLEAR or the EXIT key to keep the information.
pH mV Relative Conc
mV
Mode Description √ √ √ √
Date and Time Stamp √ √ √
Standard Values √ √ √
mV Value for each Standard √ √
Temperature for each Standard* √ √ √
Eo or mV Offset √
Slope for each regression √ √
To print the data, use the small and lightweight Beckman Coulter
24-column impact printer. The printer is supplied with re-chargeable
batteries, an AC adapter, and a roll of paper. The RS-232 cable (P/N
511313) must be ordered separately to connect the printer to the meter.
Other commercially available printers that feature a serial port may be
used.
----- CALIBRATION ------ Figure 30 Data Output
22 Oct 1998 16:30
Standard Buffers The data stream that is sent
1: pH 4.00 25.9 C through the RS-232 port
consists of pure ASCII text.
mV 176.9
Each line is terminated with a
Offset(Eo) 0.0 mV CRLF (Carriage Return / Line
Slope 1-2 98.2 % Feed). The data can be easily
2: pH 7.00 25.7 C captured on a computer using
mV 0.0 commercially available data
Offset(Eo) 0.2 mV communication programs. One
Slope 2-3 97.8 % of these programs is
3: pH 10.01 25.8 C Hyperterminal, which is
mV -176.9 supplied with Windows
------------------------ 95/98/NT.
Sample 1
22 Oct 1998 16:52
pH 7.432 25.4 C
Sample 2
22 Oct 1998 16:54
pH 5.567 25.5 C
Sample 3
22 Oct 1998 16:55
pH 9.701 25.5 C
Battery Power
All meters are battery-powered and ship with four 1.5V Alkaline batteries
(C cells) installed. Fully charged batteries allow for more than 500 hours
of continuous operation. The battery icon on the display indicates that the
meter is running on battery power. When the low battery icon appears,
the meter can still be operated for another 10 hours. However, we strongly
recommend replacing the batteries at this time. See Appendix D for the
part number.
The system features automatic power shut-off when it is operated on
batteries. If Auto-Read is turned on and no key is pressed for 60 to 90
minutes, the auto shut-off feature turns the meter off to preserve its
batteries. If Auto-Read is turned off and no key is pressed for 9.5 to 10.5
hours, the auto shut-off feature turns the meter off to preserve its
batteries.
Battery Replacement
CAUTION
The following procedure should be performed only by
qualified personnel.
NOTE
Be careful not to touch the contacts on the battery or the
battery terminals in the meter.
AC Power
Alternatively, the meters can be powered by a 9 Volts, 100mA AC adapter.
The AC adapter is supplied with the meter. When the meter is operating
on battery power, it will shut itself off when connecting it to the power jack.
Press the power key to resume normal operation. When the AC
adapter is connected, no battery icons are displayed.
Appendix B Troubleshooting
If difficulties are encountered while measuring pH or millivolts, the source
of the difficulty could be any one of the several components that make up
the pH measuring system: the electrode, cable, pH meter, buffers, the
solution under test, or operator error. The simplest method for
determining which of the components is faulty is to replace them, one at a
time, with known-good components until the problem is resolved. If
known-good components are not available, it is still possible to determine
the source of the problem by carrying out the troubleshooting procedures
that follow below.
1. Disconnect electrode cable(s) from meter. Turn the meter on and
press READ. If there is no display, replace batteries using the
instructions on the previous pages. If the meter still is inoperative,
call the Repair Hot Line.
2. Remove the pH electrode. Insert one end of a paper clip into the
small hole in the center of the “pH/ISE” input connector. Hold the
other end of the clip to the inside barrel of the same connector, as
shown.
1 Paper Clip
2 pH/ISE BNC Connector on Meter
Figure 31 Test for open circuit in instruments pH/ISE BNC connector.
1
2
1 Paper Clip
2 Connected to Meter
Figure 32 Test for open circuit in detached cable.
Appendix C Specifications
Hand-Held Systems
Models Φ340 Φ350 Φ360 Φ390
pH and Temperature √ √ √ √
Millivolt and Relative Millivolt √ √ √
RS-232 Interface √ √
ISE (Concentration) √
pH Range 0 to 16 pH -2 to 20 pH
Resolution .1/.01 pH .1/.01/.001 pH
Relative Accuracy ± 0.01 pH ± 0.004 pH
mV Range N/A ± 1,000 mV ± 1,600 mV
Resolution N/A .1 mV .1 mV
Accuracy N/A ± 0.2 mV ± 0.2 mV
Temp Range -5° to 105°C (23° to 221°F)
Resolution 0.1°C or °F
Accuracy ± 0.5°C or ± 1%
Conc Range N/A 0-19990
Resolution N/A olsd*
Accuracy N/A 0.5%
Concentration Mode N/A Direct
Automatic Temperature Compensation
Over entire range
(ATC)
Lock onto Stable Readings with
Yes
Auto-Read™
Stored Buffers automatically recognized 5
with Auto-Find™ 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01 and 12.45 pH
Additional Replacement Buffers 4
N/A 6.86, 7.41, 7.00, 9.18 and 11.88 pH
recognized with Auto-Find™
Custom Buffers N/A 5
Calibration Points (pH) 2 3 5
Calibration Points (Concentration) N/A 5
Simultaneous Display of Results and
Yes
Temperature
Setup Mode N/A Yes
°C/°F Selection N/A Yes
Cont. Display of Standards N/A Yes
Audible Support/Alarm N/A Yes
Review of mV, Eo and Slope N/A Yes
Re-Calibration Alert N/A Yes
Numeric Keys/Input N/A Yes
RS-232C Interface N/A Yes
Storage Locations N/A 100
Selectable Locations N/A Yes
Date and Time Stamp N/A Yes
Storage/Link of Standards N/A Yes
Standards Header on Printout N/A Yes
Display LCD w/ Status and Help Icons
Auto Shut-Off with Batteries Yes
Battery-Operated Yes
AC Line Operation Standard
Environmental Specifications
Protects the meters against theft by securing the system to a fixed object. The Φ300
Series instruments have been designed with a Kensington lock hole.
This holder adjusts to any position and rotates around the base. It can hold four
electrodes and one temperature probe (ATC).
This small, lightweight 40-column impact dot-matrix printer connects to the RS-232
interface of the pH meter. The printer is powered by an AC adapter or internal
rechargeable batteries and is therefore suited for both laboratory and field use.
Electrode Cables
P/N 511332 BNC Connector, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
P/N 511326 BNC Connector, Waterproof, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
P/N 511333 BNC Connector, 2 m (6.6 ft.)
P/N 511327 BNC Connector, Waterproof, 2 m (6.6 ft.)
P/N 511334 BNC Connector, 6 m (19.7 ft.)
P/N 598976 US Standard and Pin Connectors, Combination, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
P/N 598979 US Standard Connector, Indicating, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
P/N 598982 Pin Connector, Reference, 1 m (3.3 ft.)
P/N 511322 BNC Cable Extension, 2 m (6.6 ft.)
P/N 511323 BNC Cable Extension, 5 m (16.4 ft.)
Filling Solutions
P/N 566468 Saturated KCl (Calomel), 4 x 100 mL
P/N 566467 4M KCl saturated w/ AgCl (AgCl), 4 x 100 mL
P/N 598943 1M KCl Saturated w/ AgCl (STAR), 4 x 100 mL
P/N 566576 Storage and Soaking Solution, 4 x 100 mL